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You need infographic to tell your story to the world.Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:22:58 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1Nowsourcinghttps://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesCyber Monday Special- 25% Off!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Nowsourcing/~3/NIY6NJ8hgDA/
http://nowsourcing.com/2016/11/22/cyber-monday-infographic-deal/#respondTue, 22 Nov 2016 16:13:55 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=12245As we approach the holidays, we’d like to give back in honor of Cyber Monday to the hard working businesses, large and small, that make our country great.

You fought long and hard for your budget. Chances are you’re trying to get a quick win for the end of the year. Let us help you reach that goal with 25% off your next infographic project!

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/09/26/creating-infographics-for-your-small-business/#commentsMon, 26 Sep 2016 12:00:46 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=12174This was originally posted on Google Small Business.

Define a topic

Be sure to define a specific topic and don’t try to cram everything into one infographic. There will be future projects.

Choose a new angle

Once your have a great topic in mind make sure you’re not just parroting someone else’s idea. Choose a new angle that’s exciting and engaging.

Pick a topic with staying power

If you choose to do something about a one-time current event, your opportunity to promote will die down right after.

Infographics are a team effort

Ask yourself whether you have the necessary skills to research, design, and promote an infographic. If not, you will need a team.

Don’t lie through statistics

If you can’t find statistics to support your argument it’s better to go back and reframe your argument than to try to force your research to support your hypothesis. Make sure your charts actually represent the data you’re trying to show.

Cite your sources

Nothing dings your credibility quite like taking information from a source and failing to give them credit, or worse not using outside sources at all.

Check your spelling

Many an infographic has fallen flat because the publisher didn’t do a simple read through for grammatical and spelling errors.

Design counts

You can have the best information in the world, researched by a crackerjack team. But if the design is confusing or doesn’t fit the topic no one will read it.

Don’t overbrand

Sure you’re proud of the infographic you’ve created, but don’t go overboard with your branding. Putting your company’s logo right at the top or repeatedly putting it throughout the infographic can make it look too much like an ad and people won’t take the time to read it

Plan for promotion

Even the best infographic needs to be promoted. Have a plan for getting your infographic in front of people by sharing it on social and with your email list.

Troubleshooting and Quality Assurance

Before you publish your infographic, check how it looks across multiple devices and browsers, including mobile.

Consider whether hiring a professional infographic design agency is a better route, especially for essential campaigns.

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/09/23/twitter-chat-the-value-of-infographics/#respondFri, 23 Sep 2016 12:00:12 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=12171I love it when people get excited about infographics. It’s a great medium and if you understand the potential you know there’s no better way to connect with people than with a visual medium. #Luv4Social recently invited me to be a guest on their Twitter chat and it was a great time. Check out the chat here. Thank you to Jennifer Radke for hosting!

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/08/24/whats-the-future-of-vr-and-ar/#respondWed, 24 Aug 2016 12:00:38 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=12058Virtual reality and augmented reality are the next major frontier for the tech industry, and everyone is going to eventually get on board. I was recently interviewed by Lumus Optical about the future of VR and AR. Below is a snippet, and you can read the rest here.

1. What Excites You The Most About The Future Of This Technology? And What Inspired You To Get Involved?

As the saying goes, a picture is worth 1,000 words. But what if you could walk around with that picture and it could interact with you?! It’s mind blowing to think about the different kinds of practical implications that the world of VR and AR will bring and are already starting to show promise. I think we’ll be wearing our next computer, here’s why.

Regarding our involvement, to me it’s like The Wizard of Oz movie. For those that haven’t watched this brilliant piece of work, there is a tornado scene towards the beginning of the film (all films had previously been in black and white) and once the scene settles down, Dorothy is now in the land of Oz – in color! What I love most about the transitional scene is that nobody breaks the 4th wall – there is no mention of it, it just happens. That’s how you know it is wonderful storytelling.

VR/AR needs wonderful storytelling.
Photos Courtesy of Maggie Kimberl

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/08/10/how-to-suck-at-sales/#respondWed, 10 Aug 2016 12:00:50 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=12016I recently went on a Snapchat rant about a particularly annoying sales call I had just received. When you start your sales pitch by asking for someone who hasn’t worked here in 4 years things are not going to go over so well. All it takes to be halfway decent at sales is a little bit of legwork, like checking our About page to see whether that person still worked here. Check out my rant here:

Games Have Reached Into the Real World

You know how older generations always say children are the future? Well once upon a time Millennials were children, and now this is the world that we are starting to create.

But I’m not talking about planet earth.

I’m talking about the convergence of the real world, and the world of Pokemon.

Pokemon Go has taken the place of pretty much every other app on my phone, and plenty of other people’s phones as well. But why?

The answer to this question is more complicated than it sounds, because this game is more than a game; it’s more than an app. In reality Pokemon Go is more of a key; a key that is currently unlocking the potential for communities, ages, races, and all genders to unite to flick their fingers to catch pocket monsters on smartphones.

I’ve been playing Pokemon Go since July 6, the first day that it came out. I was immediately hooked, but I was low hanging fruit for Niantic (the app developer). I played all the games when I was a kid, I’m a tech early adopter, and I’m a Millennial. This app was practically made for me, but the way that app transcends my demographic is remarkable.

People are now spending more time on Pokemon Go than Instagram, Snapchat, Tinder, Twitter and Facebook every day.

Building Bridges and Crossing Them

The interesting thing about the app is that it is creating sub-communities that do not discriminate. Last night at 10:00 p.m. I, a 23 year-old Caucasian male, had a conversation with two African-American kids that couldn’t have been more than 12 years-old. Without Pokemon Go that probably doesn’t happen. Personal changes in my daily life due to this app don’t end here though.

In the name of catching Pokemon I’m getting more exercise than I normally would. I’ve walked 25 miles in the past week that I wouldn’t have. It’s far from rigorous exercise, but it’s still something that I feel good about.

Aside from positive changes on a individual basis Pokemon Go is showing that it has the ability to drive traffic to business both small and large.

Money Makes the (Pokemon Go) World Go Around

(Pokemon Go – Pokestop w/Lure Module On)

Local Business = Game Changer!

You’re in luck if you have a pokestop at your restaurant, bar, or any kind of business really. A pokestop is a place where Pokemon Go players go to collect any number of items necessary to play the game. What makes pokestops at businesses interesting is that a Pokemon Go player can drop what is called a lure module at a pokestop to attract Pokemon to that location for 30 minutes. Lure modules can be purchased within the game for a $1, or even cheaper if you buy them in bulk.

While lure modules attract Pokemon for Pokemon Go players, they attract potential paying customers for businesses. A simple post on social media about a planned lure module drop can go a long way.

Add or Delete a Pokestop From Your Business

Niantic has now re-opened a submissions page where they will allow complaints about pokestops, and also allow recommendations for additional stops. Hopefully this makes everybody happy.

Big Businesses Are About to Play

Niantic CEO John Hanke recently said that he expects advertisements to enter the world of Pokemon Go soon, but not in the form of a traditional banner ad or two. Hanke said that companies will be able to sponsor locations in the game. Who knows what this will exactly look like, but odds are it will be good for business and players alike.

Conclusion

In a dream world, Pokemon might just a catalyst to forge bonds between unlikely parties, and have a positive upon big businesses and small businesses alike. Only time will tell, but in the meantime, good luck catching ’em all!

Bonus: How to Guides and Resources

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/07/08/webinar-why-superior-infographics-still-yield-astounding-results/#respondFri, 08 Jul 2016 12:00:51 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11962Infographics are everywhere but not all of them are done well. Well-done infographics have the power to get your company serious attention in the media, which can lead to greater awareness of your business. I recently did a webinar all about what it takes to make a successful infographic and what the future of infographics may look like.

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/06/24/social-graph-irl/#respondFri, 24 Jun 2016 12:00:28 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11948Did you ever wonder what would happen if you invited a number of people across your social graph all in one spot?

I was just on a quick trip to NYC and knowing that I didn’t have enough time for all the one-on-one meetings I would have liked, I had to think of a more unconventional way to catch up with everyone – so I decided to make a Facebook event and invite everyone.

It’s important to #behelpful (in memory of our friend Alan Weinkrantz) and bring value. Life and business isn’t supposed to be transactional and it’s great to see what happens when you bring people together. Here’s how it went:

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/06/14/importance-of-infographics-webcology/#respondTue, 14 Jun 2016 19:28:58 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11933I was recently a guest on Cranberry.fm’s Webcology talking about the importance of infographics. Spoiler alert: I’m not a fan of Comic Sans. Thank you to Jim Hedger and Dave Davies for having me on!

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/05/30/the-journey-is-as-important-as-the-destination/#respondMon, 30 May 2016 12:00:26 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11893In which I muse about the journey and the destination whilst wandering through a labyrinth in Louisville, Kentucky.

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/05/25/new-ideas-at-the-oldest-university-in-the-world/#respondWed, 25 May 2016 14:00:06 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11807I recently had the opportunity to guest lecture via Skype to The University of Bologna in Italy on the infographics business. We had a really great time chatting and I really appreciated the opportunity to talk to an almost 1,000 year old University about the future of marketing! Here’s what they had to say about our session.

Something that I love about the Bologna, Italy area is the focus on some of the best quality manufacturing in the world. You probably think about luxury sports cars, but it is beyond that. Check out this amazing bottle of balsamic vinegar they sent as a thank you!

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/05/10/infographic-brand-building/#respondWed, 11 May 2016 01:14:13 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11721Infographics aren’t dead, inn fact it’s quite the opposite. Check out my recent Blab chat with Amel Mehenaoui about the best way to incorporate infographics into your marketing plan:

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/05/04/do-you-really-have-to-be-a-little-crazy-to-be-an-entrepreneur/#respondWed, 04 May 2016 12:00:05 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11715Chris Sacca took the Internet by storm last week with his musings on entrepreneurs: If You’re 100 Percent Mentally Healthy, You Shouldn’t Be an Entrepreneur. How much truth is there in his beliefs? Well, maybe a lot. Also, check out our National Small Business Week Special.

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/05/03/national-small-business-week-special-25-off/#respondTue, 03 May 2016 17:31:44 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11708We are happy to be participating in National Small Business week and we have a lot to be proud of. By being a vital part of the economy, small businesses employ more than half of all Americans and are responsible for creating nearly 2/3 of net new jobs every single year.

This week we celebrate the thousands of small businesses all over the country for their hard work and entrepreneurship- and in their we’re offering 25%* off on projects through May 13th.

Drop us a line here and mention the small business discount to get started!

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/04/18/new-features-for-facebook-live/#respondMon, 18 Apr 2016 12:00:15 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11681The innovation machine at Facebook barely gets a chance to cool down before the next big thing comes along. Facebook live is still in its infancy but already there are some crazy new features. Check out my Facebook Live stream about the new features on Facebook Live. #Meta

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/04/14/roundtable-man-vs-machine/#respondThu, 14 Apr 2016 12:00:56 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11666Join David Jaeger, Brad Geddes, and me as we chat on Blab about automation and how it makes things simpler when used the right way. You still need humans to provide the ideas but automation can scale your ideas much bigger than anything you can do on your own.

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/04/12/thoughts-on-self-driving-cars/#respondTue, 12 Apr 2016 18:00:53 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11663Automation is great, but would you feel comfortable driving 60mph in a self-driving car? Do you trust computers to do possibly life-threatening things for you?

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/04/04/looking-toward-the-future-of-infographics/#respondMon, 04 Apr 2016 12:00:19 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11649I was invited to talk about the future of infographics at the Comcast Lounge at SXSW a few weeks ago. Here’s what I said:

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/04/01/the-importance-of-following-up/#respondFri, 01 Apr 2016 12:00:28 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11645Following up is the most important thing. If you don’t follow up, why are you even showing up to begin with?

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http://nowsourcing.com/2016/03/25/people-of-sxsw/#respondFri, 25 Mar 2016 12:00:45 +0000http://nowsourcing.com/?p=11627You probably saw my conversation with Maria the Millennial last week, but there were actually a lot of other cool folks I had the opportunity to chat with at SXSW. Here are a few more: